Podcasts about Fiction

Narrative with imaginary elements

  • 16,306PODCASTS
  • 101KEPISODES
  • 42mAVG DURATION
  • 10+DAILY NEW EPISODES
  • Dec 25, 2025LATEST
Fiction

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024






    Latest podcast episodes about Fiction

    Creepy
    The Family Tradition & Nothing to Dread

    Creepy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 46:38


    The Family Tradition***Written by: JT Johnson and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer***Nothing to Dread***Written by: Michael King and Narrated by: JV Hampton-VanSant***They're Not Shadows podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Rj6kA3eJKFHRXZ7aq3gyV***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Drunken Taoist Podcast
    Episode 283 - Fiction, Fighting, and Ancient History

    The Drunken Taoist Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 62:43


    Episode 283 - Fiction, Fighting, and Ancient History

    Off the Record with Paul Hodes
    Christmas Special: Why Does Media Keep Failing When MAGA is Running Scared?

    Off the Record with Paul Hodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 54:58


    For my Christmas Special: We had former Associated Press Europe and Middle East editor Dan Perry join to talk about why Bari Weiss and CBS and other major media outlets continue to bow down in fear of Donald Trump even as his power base is straight up evaporating under his feet.At the very end of the show I talked about a topic near and dear to my heart: Jewish Christmas. It's a story of Chinese food, sexy camels, and Hannukah Harry.And I started out with a Spotify wrapped on Donald Trump's 2025 year in review.00:00 Welcome to the Blue Amp Live Stream00:25 Introducing Today's Show and Guests01:58 Spotify Wrapped: Donald Trump's 2025 Year in Review05:08 Economic Report Card: Trump's 2025 Performance11:39 Deportation and Immigration Policies Under Trump15:45 Media and Government: The Bari Weiss Controversy27:28 Trump's Claims of Ending Wars: Fact or Fiction?30:48 The Psychology Behind Trump's Lies31:40 Trump's Stance on Venezuela35:28 Debating Media Credibility38:24 The Polarization of Politics51:39 Holiday Reflections and Sign-Off

    Rish Outcast
    Rish Outcast 318: The Last Christmas

    Rish Outcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025


     For the holiday episode this year, Rish presents his story "The Last Christmas."  Jason finds a box on his doorstep, presumably a present for him . . . but it's one that will change everything.  Enjoy?Note: we'll postpone Episode 317 to next time.Download the file directly by Right-Clicking HERE.Support me on Patreon HERE!Logo by Gino "The Lost Christmas" Moretto.

    Cultish
    Is Christmas Pagan? Discerning Fact From Fiction With R.L. Solberg

    Cultish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 70:23


    Join us for this year's Christmas investigative episode as we sit down with R.L. Solberg to examine one of the most persistent and controversial claims surrounding the holiday: Is Christmas truly rooted in paganism, or is that narrative built on selective history and modern mythmaking? In an age where viral videos and sensational headlines confidently declare Christmas to be nothing more than a repackaged pagan festival, we slow the conversation down and follow the evidence. Together, we trace the historical claims back to their original sources, evaluate what the early church actually believed and practiced, and expose where popular talking points often rely more on assumption than documented fact. But this conversation doesn't stop at history alone. We also confront the modern tension many believers feel each December—caught between sincere faith and an overwhelming culture of excess, marketing, and consumerism. Is there a meaningful way to celebrate Christmas that resists commercialization while remaining grounded in Christian conviction? This episode isn't about defending tradition for tradition's sake—it's about truth. If you've ever questioned the origins of Christmas, felt conflicted about how it's celebrated today, or wanted a historically informed, biblically grounded perspective, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Tune in and discover what the evidence really says. P.S. Please consider partnering with us as we head into the new year. https://donorbox.org/cultish

    The Relic Radio Show (old time radio)

    Theater Five is up first this week with their story from February 12, 1965, titled, The Chain. (21:32) We close with Diamond In The Sky, the November 21, 1948, episode of Box 13. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/RelicRadio977.mp3 Download RelicRadio977 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Relic Radio Show If you'd like to support Relic Radio, please consider a donation at Donate.RelicRadio.com. It makes [...]

    Haunted UK Podcast
    Haunted UK Fiction - S01 - Episode 09 - The Overcoat by Luke Brown

    Haunted UK Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 60:29 Transcription Available


    In keeping with the tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas, we offer you this expertly crafted submission from our sister podcast Haunted UK Fiction... Find this and over two dozen more stories on Haunted UK Fiction: https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfictionMy father was in a strange mood that day. He welcomed me with genuine warmth and appeared, to me at least, quite comfortable and content in his soft armchair and his cup perched delicately on the left knee. His words, however, were of the most serious sort; he betrayed no emotion by stating the facts clearly and with a certain stiff formality. I was informed that he had something very important to tell… Hello and welcome, dear listeners, to Haunted UK Fiction – a sister podcast to The Haunted UK which features original flash fiction, short stories, and novellas with paranormal themes. All stories you will hear were written by a collection of talented writers, authors, and storytellers, both independent and professional.In today's episode we'll be reading The Overcoat, an eerie, spine-tingling tale which was sent in to us by LD Brown. LD Brown lives in the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria with his wife and too many cats. They own a beer shop together. For the past seven years, he has been running Ghost Walks in the village under the name: Tallow Tales; The Hawkshead Ghost Walk. Twice weekly he takes visitors around the village, regaling them with stories of local folklore. This also gives him the opportunity to wear a top hat. In his free time, LD writes horror stories and has been fortunate enough to get a few published here and there. His fiction is influenced by the bleaker side of the Lake District landscape; rainy, dripping woodlands, mosses, tarns, wetlands and their sinister ilk. His literary influences include Arthur Machen, MR James, EF Benson, JH Riddel and Algernon Blackwood. He also enjoys Folk Horror films and Peter Cushing.We truly hope you enjoy this unsettling, atmospheric tale that is reminiscent of times gone by. If you would like to hear more from LD Brown, you can find his contact information, current and upcoming work, both as an author and as a ghostly tour guide, and follow him on social media with the links below:Upcoming Works: LD Brown is hoping to get a collection of his short fiction published in the near future. He has also written a short horror novella which he has been sending to publishers.Social Media Links: Instagram and Facebook @tallowtales              Website: www.kittchen.co.uk/tallowtalesEmail: lukebrown7@hotmail.co.uk If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com, that's hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com  Until next time, stay safe, and take care. Episode Credits:Story by L.D. BrownNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

    Haunted UK Podcast
    Haunted UK Fiction - S01 - Episode 03 - Shortcuts by Willerby

    Haunted UK Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 26:53 Transcription Available


    In keeping with the tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas, we offer you this expertly crafted submission from our sister podcast Haunted UK Fiction... Find this and over two dozen more stories on Haunted UK Fiction: https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfictionOn the two-minute walk home, Sally and Dan picked their starlit way back to their cottage and felt – at last – Willerby was home.  There was a note pinned to their front door: Things don't lie still in Willerby. You must be more careful. Here to help when you're ready...Hello and welcome, dear listeners, to Haunted UK Fiction – a sister podcast to The Haunted UK which features original flash fiction, short stories, and novellas with paranormal themes. All stories you will hear were written by a collection of talented writers, authors, and storytellers, both independent and professional.In today's episode we'll be reading Jack's Pool, another story hailing from the strange town of Willerby. We aren't sure who, exactly, is behind these stories, or even whether they're authored by one person, or many. We stumbled upon the Willerby website, which features a collection of stories about the town's inhabitants, whilst in the early stages of planning Haunted UK Fiction and were able to reach the webmaster, who would not share their identity but granted permission to share these stories after we agreed to a number of bizarre conditions we aren't allowed to give any more details about.We truly hope you enjoy this story from the eerie and mysterious town of Willerby, which seems as though it exists in a different plane to the rest of the world. If you would like to read some of these stories for yourself, visit Willerby's website at WelcomToWillerby.co.uk and follow on Instagram @WillerbyVillage.If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

    Haunted UK Podcast
    Haunted UK Fiction - S01 - Episode 14 - The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown by Jed Vesper

    Haunted UK Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 39:16 Transcription Available


    A bead of sweat careered down the dome of his forehead like a wet cockroach.  Slapping his head and rubbing frenziedly, he squeezed his eyes tight shut and groaned quietly.  What to do? What to do?  When he re-opened his bleary eyes, his heart lurched.  In wiping the sweat from his brow, he must have caught the curtains, and they had parted more widely.  A good six or seven inches.  Blinking his vision back into focus, he saw the dark invaders stop dead where they were; a tableau from some obscene pantomime.Hello and welcome, dear listeners, to Haunted UK Fiction – a sister podcast to The Haunted UK which features original flash fiction, short stories, and novellas with paranormal themes. All stories you will hear were written by a collection of talented writers, authors, and storytellers, both independent and professional.In today's episode we'll be reading a true Christmas horror story called The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown which was sent in to us by Jed Vesper. Jed Vesper is a horror writer with a taste for the macabre and strange.  His home county of Yorkshire, UK is steeped in atmosphere and inspiration for the ghoulish and ghostly, so he fits right in.  His debut anthologies:  Tales of Dread and Dismay, Volumes 1 and 2, are available in e-book format from Amazon worldwide.  Jed has also appeared in the BHF Books of Horror Stories, in Book Ate-th (special cannibal edition), and Book 11 (a folk horror special). Jed's stories have also been published on the Planet Raconteur podcast as well Nocturnal Transmissions podcast.  Jed is usually most active around the witching hour.  That's when the company is best. He sincerely hopes you are disturbed by his stories.We truly hope you enjoy this terrifying tale. If you would like to hear more from Jed Vesper, you can all details of Jed's past, present, and future writing projects on his Facebook page: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer – and he can occasionally be found haunting X @jedvesperIf you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.   Episode Credits:Story by Jed VesperNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

    Bons baisers de partout
    [Informations secrètes du colonel de Guerlasse] E044/301 - Mission pour le climat

    Bons baisers de partout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 11:33


    Le colonel de Guerlasse a retrouvé le Biglotron, mais celui-ci est trop affaibli pour fonctionner à cause d'un dérèglement climatique. Ils partent à la recherche du contre-bouton permettant de rétablir le climat. Pendant ce temps, le docteur et les autres tentent de sauver Leroidec, toujours pris dans un bloc de glace.*** Fiction radiophonique de Pierre Dac et Louis Rognoni - Producteur : Jean Bardin - Réalisation : Jean Wilfrid Garrett - Avec : Pierre Dac, José Artur, Claude Dasset, Jacqueline Devissy, Jean Patrick, Alain Rolland et Maurice Biraud - Première diffusion : 23/09/1971 sur France Inter - Un podcast INA

    Bons baisers de partout
    [Informations secrètes du colonel de Guerlasse] E045/301 - Rétablissement du climat sur la base

    Bons baisers de partout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 11:11


    Le colonel de Guerlasse et l'adjudant Tifrice localisent enfin le contre-bouton permettant de neutraliser le climat polaire artificiel qui règne sur la base. Ils rétablissent un climat normal. De retour auprès de Nicolas Leroidec, ils constatent qu'il est passé de l'âge adulte à l'adolescence.*** Fiction radiophonique de Pierre Dac et Louis Rognoni - Producteur : Jean Bardin - Réalisation : Jean Wilfrid Garrett - Avec : Pierre Dac, José Artur, Claude Dasset, Jacqueline Devissy, Jean Patrick, Alain Rolland et Maurice Biraud - Première diffusion : 24/09/1971 sur France Inter - Un podcast INA

    Bons baisers de partout
    [Informations secrètes du colonel de Guerlasse] E043/301 - Le biglotron retrouvé

    Bons baisers de partout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:11


    Le colonel de Guerlasse et l'adjudant Tifrice découvrent enfin le véritable complexe biglotronique, après une série d'épreuves. Burnemauve et Tunouslé, accompagnés par le médecin et Marie-Chantal, arrivent également sur la base pour tenter de sauver Leroidec enfermé dans la glace.*** Fiction radiophonique de Pierre Dac et Louis Rognoni - Producteur : Jean Bardin - Réalisation : Jean Wilfrid Garrett - Avec : Pierre Dac, José Artur, Claude Dasset, Jacqueline Devissy, Jean Patrick, Lawrence Riesner, Alain Rolland, Maurice Biraud et Jacques Hilling - Première diffusion : 22/09/1971 sur France Inter - Un podcast INA

    Bons baisers de partout
    [Informations secrètes du colonel de Guerlasse] E042/301 - Dans les couloirs du complexe biglotronique

    Bons baisers de partout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:43


    Le colonel de Guerlasse et l'adjudant Tifrice explorent un long couloir souterrain secret menant au complexe Biglotronique. Ils suspectent que le couloir est un piège destiné à désorienter d'éventuels intrus. Soudain, une mystérieuse voix se fait entendre.*** Fiction radiophonique de Pierre Dac et Louis Rognoni - Producteur : Jean Bardin - Réalisation : Jean Wilfrid Garrett - Avec : Pierre Dac, José Artur, Claude Dasset et Alain Rolland - Première diffusion : 21/09/1971 sur France Inter - Un podcast INA

    Bons baisers de partout
    [Informations secrètes du colonel de Guerlasse] E041/301 - Leroidec rajeunit

    Bons baisers de partout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 11:00


    Dans la base secrète en Guyane, le colonel et l'adjudant Tifrice constatent que Nicolas Leroidec rajeunit, effet du rayon à démonter le temps. Pour résoudre ce problème, ils cherchent le Biglotron. En région parisienne, les frères Fauderche espèrent trouver une lettre du professeur Ménerlache.*** Fiction radiophonique de Pierre Dac et Louis Rognoni - Producteur : Jean Bardin - Réalisation : Jean Wilfrid Garrett - Avec : Pierre Dac, José Artur, Claude Dasset, Jacqueline Devissy, Alain Rolland, Maurice Biraud et Jacques Hilling - Première diffusion : 20/09/1971 sur France Inter - Un podcast INA

    FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
    Fantasy Football Takeaways: Fact or Fiction + Week 17 Waiver Wire & Trade Advice | Out of Bounds (Ep. 1915)

    FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 48:22 Transcription Available


    Join Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Scott Bogman LIVE on Twitch every Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM ET at twitch.tv/fantasypros. The guys discuss everything happening in the football world, both in fantasy and in reality, while having some fun along the way! Put your bad day behind you with a new episode of "Out of Bounds," where Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh and Scott Bogman share their top fantasy football Week 16 takeaways!Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Golden Toilet Loser Trophy Giveaway Promo - 0:03:18Xmas Lists - 0:04:02Questions and Asses - 0:08:15What's your take on the DK Metcalf Slap? - 0:09:23Patriots Comeback - 0:15:04Puka/Stafford Stack - 0:16:09Minshew ACL - Not ACL Injury - 0:19:39Bogman's Takeaway of the week: We need another bye week. - 0:19:52Welsh's Takeaway of the week: This week was the Upside down. - 0:21:11Joe's Takeaway of the week: The Bucs are the biggest disappointment in the NFC. - 0:22:46Joe's Moment of the week: DJ Moore TD Catch. - 0:23:44Bogman's Moment of the week: Gainwell rolling TD. - 0:24:04Welsh's Moment of the week: Michael Wilson TD Catch. - 0:25:26Fact or Fiction - 0:25:48311 Contest Results and Current Standings - 0:40:42Joe's 311 picks: Drake Maye @ NYJ, James Cook v PHI, Puka @ ATL - 0:41:23Bogman's 311 picks: Baker Mayfield @ MIA, Chase Brown vs AZ, Chris Olave @ TEN. - 0:41:54Welsh's 311 picks: Trevor Lawrence @ IND, Ashton Jeanty vs NYG, Lamb vs WAS. - 0:42:30BettingPros 1 Month Premium Promo - 0:46:24Outro - 0:46:45 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA). My Playbook - Sync your league instantly to My Playbook to get custom advice on how to manage your team throughout the season. See your league’s top available players, power rankings, and more for free! Check the “Are They Playing” tool each week to get the latest game-day availability odds for all injured players. If you’re premium – you unlock all kinds of helpful waiver, trade, lineup and league analysis tools. You can even auto-start your team’s optimal lineup each week with Auto-Pilot. Sync your league and dominate every week of the season with My Playbook at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the FantasyPros App Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)
    The Map Makers by X Minus One

    Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025


    This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, we'll hear the September 26, 1956, story from X Minus One titled, The Map Makers. Listen to more from X Minus One https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi912.mp3 Download SciFi912 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

    The Long and The Short Of It
    378. Favo(u)rite Things: 2025

    The Long and The Short Of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 27:15


    In their annual tradition, Jen and Pete list their very favo(u)rite things of 2025.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favo(u)rite:Fiction book.Non-fiction book.Podcast.TLATSOI episode.Thing they watched.Motto.Thing they discovered about themselves.To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

    Connections with Evan Dawson
    Rochester and Western New York's favorite books of 2025, part 1

    Connections with Evan Dawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 51:07


    What was at the top of your reading list this year? As 2025 draws to a close, we bring back an annual tradition: conversations about favorite books! During part one of this two-part episode, our guests share their favorite books that they read in 2025. Fiction, nonfiction, adult, YA, or kids' books — we discuss it all. Our guests: Emily Clasper, director of the Rochester Public Library and Monroe County Library System Laquanda M. Fields, "the fab librarian" and libraries fellow at NC State University Libraries Michael Solis, executive director of Writers & Books Justin Murphy, freelance journalist, author of "Your Children are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York," and research and communications coordinator at Our Local History Mona Seghatoleslami, music director, host, and producer for WXXI Classical 91.5 FM  ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

    Connections with Evan Dawson
    Rochester and Western New York's favorite books of 2025, part 2

    Connections with Evan Dawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 51:28


    What was at the top of your reading list this year? As 2025 draws to a close, we bring back an annual tradition: conversations about favorite books! During part two of this two-part episode, our guests share their favorite books that they read in 2025. We also want to hear from you.* Fiction, nonfiction, adult, YA, or kids' books — we discuss it all. Our guests: Jim Byrne, adult programming librarian at the Henrietta Public Library Emily Hessney Lynch, owner/founder of Serve Me the Sky Digital; host of the podcast, "It's a Lot;" and adjunct professor at Nazareth University Adrienne Pettinelli, director of the Henrietta Public Library  Linda Sue Park, Newbery medalist and author of "A Long Walk to Water" and "Prairie Lotus," among others Leslie C. Youngblood, author of "Love Like Sky" and "Forever This Summer," among others, and writer and academic advisor at the University of Rochester ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

    The Mariner's Mirror Podcast
    The Naval Fiction Interviews: David Davies and Matthew Quinton

    The Mariner's Mirror Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 33:49


    Dr Sam Willis continues our mini series on naval fiction, interviewing authors and finding out all about their naval creations. In this episode, we welcome David Davies, author of the acclaimed Matthew Quinton Journals, for an in-depth conversation about his Restoration-era naval hero and the richly layered world he sails through, one of the most fascinating and volatile eras in maritime history.Davies explores the major themes at the heart of Matthew Quinton's adventures: a young gentleman thrust into command before he's ready; the fragile, treacherous world of Restoration politics; the tension between new scientific thinking and old superstitions; and the clash of class, privilege, and professional seamanship aboard a 17th-century man-of-war. From sea monsters and omens that sailors once believed in, to the early sparks of the Enlightenment reshaping navigation and natural philosophy, the series captures a navy and a nation on the brink of modernity.We also dive into the challenges of writing naval fiction set in this extraordinary period: reconstructing a navy still reeling from civil war, capturing the chaos of early naval tactics, balancing historical accuracy with narrative pace, and bringing to life a world where honour and loyalty is never what it seems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Palmer Files Podcast
    One Final Question: Volume VI

    The Palmer Files Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 65:49


    Episode 165 features Beth, Theo, Ed, Kristen, Dave, Stef, Mark, Dan, and Brian. Discussing trips through books and music, old movies and new experiences, talking nerdy, relationship origins, job searching, the always ubiquitous why question and of course, I double check my levels! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AgentPalmer.com Reading, Writing, and Gardening with Beth Tabler Musically There and Back Again with King Triumph Talking Star Trek: The Next Generation with Ed O'Hare No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton To Sing or Not to Sing with Dave Hulegaard Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun We Are Tangent Bound with Mark Bogner Optimist Dan Evans talks with Pessimist Agent Palmer When Art and Entrepreneurship Meet, Brian Found Paradise Other Links The Beauty of the Bay is captured in Michener's Chesapeake 'Time Machine' is a great reintroduction to Minchin's smart music Fortunes to Uplift J.B. Manas had me at Jurassic Park with dragons Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

    Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz
    Smoke & Fiction by X | Loose Ends

    Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 22:10


    Today we're tying up some loose ends by discussing Smoke & Fiction, the final album by legendary punk band X. We originally covered the band's whole discography back in 2019, so when X reunited to release Alphabetland in 2020, it completely caught us off-guard. Smoke & Fiction is more of the same, which in this case is a bit disappointing. It's great to have an official send off to such a great band, but this one isn't doing it for us.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Comrades, Cocktails, & Comics!
    #9 - The Last Christmas

    Comrades, Cocktails, & Comics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 68:39


    In this special episode of Novel Spirits, the boys celebrate the holiday season with another great, humorous session of camaraderie:The votes were in for the Battle of the Genres, revealing our first, unanimous victor. And we reviewed 'The Last Christmas' by Gerry Duggan, a very Deadpool-ish take on a Zombie-filled Christmas - highlighting themes, characters, and artistic style, as always. The drinks were flowing, the boys were rolling, and all-in-all it was just a good time. We even scheduled our next few episodes for you!We also may have mentioned One Piece and AI at some point, but dive into those at your own discretion. Cheers! Book of the Month: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Christmas-Brian-Posehn/dp/1582406766Topics of the Month: One Piece - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRMG8ZQZR/one-piece?srsltid=AfmBOor1DiP7YLr6r5YGNozS_Fka6ek28I_TtDnpKFt3kRKYVgqrBmiaDispatch (episode coming soon!) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/Spirits of the Month: Nothing specific. Anything that makes you jolly lol 

    Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast
    S8 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Rachel Parris

    Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 47:07


    Comedian, actor and improviser Rachel Parris discusses why people can be so wrong about Jane Austen, the knotty complexities of female friendship and her love for crime fiction.  Rachel is officially a member of the British comedy elite – she has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and Mock the Week, and was BAFTA-nominated for her satirical sketches on BBC's The Mash Report, which have garnered over 100 million views online. She's a regular on BBC Radio 4 where she can be heard on Just A Minute, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and, formerly, The Now Show. Rachel hosts the comedy podcast How Was It For You?, with her husband, Marcus Brigstocke; and another podcast for the Children's Book Project called The Power of a Book, where guests share the children's stories that mean the most to them. On the stage, she is a co-founder of Austentatious – a Jane Austen themed improv comedy show in the West End.  Her debut novel, Introducing Mrs Collins, is a tale of love, loss, and second chances, for anyone who's wondered if there's more to the sensible character we met in Pride and Prejudice. Rachel's book choices are:  **Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver **Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen **The Names by Florence Knapp **My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante **The Lost by Claire McGowan Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season eight of the Women's Prize's Bookshelfie Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize for Fiction is the biggest celebration of women's creativity in the world and has been running for over 30 years.  Don't want to miss the rest of season eight? Listen and subscribe now! You can buy all books mentioned from our dedicated shelf on Bookshop.org – every purchase supports the work of the Women's Prize Trust and independent bookshops.  This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

    Across the Pond
    127. Xiaolu Guo, "Call Me Ishmaelle"

    Across the Pond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 39:32


    What we will be reading over the holidays, and we welcome writer Xiaolu Guo to talk about her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. (Hint: There could be a white whale!). Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

    The Red Eye
    A Christmas Flight to Remember Revisited

    The Red Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 29:23


    In today's episode, we're revisiting a short story from last year - because it aired on Christmas Eve last year and didn't get the listens it deserved!This story is about Ally, who was destined to spend Christmas in Johannesburg with her slightly rubbish boyfriend who was also a flight attendant. She decided to try make the best of the situation and arranged for the crew to visit an orphanage to give the children there gifts. But she ended up with a whole new perspective on life.Being cabin crew around Christmas isn't the best. You're often alone in a hotel room whilst your family celebrate without you. So this episode is a reminder that no matter how you celebrate, every day on this planet is a gift - so make the most of every opportunity!If you like escaping into short stories, audio fiction based on true stories, or are just interested in the lives of those who work in aviation - this is the podcast for you!Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or numberWe would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. Kaylie has written 6 other fictional novels about the lives of cabin crew! Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleSupport the showThe Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy.To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and keep up to date with news, visit www.theredeyepod.com. Or find us on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @theredeyepod, for behind the scenes stories and those funny short stories that only take a minute or less!If you'd like to support the podcast you can "buy us a beer" and subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310053/support, we'd be happy to give you a shout out on our newsletter!Ally Murphy is a former flight attendant, and a British voice over artist based in the USA, visit www.allymurphy.co.ukKaylie Kay is a flight attendant and author based in the UK. You can find more of her work at www.kayliekaywrites.comTo buy The Red Eye's first book click on the following links:Amazon UK Amazon USABarnes and Noble Other E Book Platforms

    The Zone
    Todd Leabo & Fact or Fiction! 12-23-25

    The Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 40:54


    Todd Leabo joins the show to discuss the Chiefs moving to the state of Kansas and play Fact or Fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    When The Night Comes Out
    When the Night Comes Out: Season 5: Episode 4 - Kai

    When The Night Comes Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 50:00 Transcription Available


    Kai is a little girl's best friend. She and Kai do everything together. Kai protects her. Kai is devoted to her. The very last thing you'd want to do, because it would likely be the very last thing you WOULD do, is piss off Kai. Because Kai will do everything to protect her. To protect her for what lurks....When the Night Comes Out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/when-the-night-comes-out--5341722/support.

    Serial Killers
    Darker Than Fiction: Crimehub

    Serial Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 55:26


    It's Takeover Month! Throughout December we will be highlighting the best of the true crime community, with a new episode every week from creators we love. We'll be back next month with brand new episodes and a brand new host! Crimehub is the place to go when you can't get over a case, and you need every single detail. Their storytelling style guides you through the story as if you were there. If you'd like to stay up all night, listen to this episode about the deadliest act of familicide in U.S. history. Stay up to date with changes coming to the feed on @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Creepy
    Thanksgiving Break

    Creepy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 70:07


    Thanksgiving Break***Written by: Jerry W. Simmons***Checkpoint 9***Written by: EM Otero and Narrated by: Heather Thomas  ***One Gravedigger Too Many***Written by: A.T. Dusk and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What if it's True Podcast
    Archive 237 UFOs & Bigfoot

    What if it's True Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 25:37 Transcription Available


    Archive 237 UFOs & BigfootJoin my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

    Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
    This Week In Real Estate: Housing Facts vs. Doomsday Fiction: Analyzing the 2025 Market with Michael Zuber

    Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 29:56


    Jason and Michael critique predictions of a housing market crash, arguing that current data contradicts "doomer" narratives. They highlight that inventory levels and months of supply are significantly lower today than during the 2008 financial crisis, making a massive price collapse unlikely. The speakers emphasize that government intervention and central bank policies are structurally designed to support the housing market, as it represents a massive portion of the national economy. They also point out that rising wages and increasing FHA loan limits are improving affordability and driving transaction volume. Ultimately, the discussion advises investors to ignore emotional clickbait and instead align themselves with long-term economic facts and cash-flowing assets. https://onerentalatatime.com/ #HousingMarket2025 #RealEstateFacts #NoHousingCrash #InventoryShortage #NARData #HousingInventory #MedianSalesPrice #Affordability #WageGrowth #TransactionVolume #EconomicStability #FHALoanLimits #GovernmentIntervention #CentralBanks #IncomeProperty #FixedRateDebt #CashFlow #MarketCycles #RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #HousingSupply #MarketTrends #SmartInvesting #FactCheck #EconomicImpact #HousingBubble #PropertyInvestment #DebtDestruction #MarketTruths #InvestmentStrategy   Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 1:34 NAR Data: What they're NOT telling you 11:17 Existing home sales 16:55 What a housing crash needs  19:22 Hgher limits on FHA loans 22:08 Keep banging that drum   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

    market real estate fiction housing analyzing doomsday existing special offer fha free courses jason hartman michael zuber ron legrand pandemicinvesting hartman us save taxes estate planning protect get ron free mini book fund cya protect your assets
    NosillaCast Apple Podcast
    NC #1077 Eddie Tonkoi Building a Fiction Editing Pipeline with Regex and Python — Part 1, Adam Engst on the Phone App in iOS 26

    NosillaCast Apple Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 71:14


    Building a Fiction Editing Pipeline with Regex and Python — Part 1 by Eddie Tonkoi Support the Show CCATP #826 — Adam Engst on The Phone App in iOS 26 Transcript of NC_2025_12_25 Join the Conversation: allison@podfeet.com podfeet.com/slack Support the Show: Patreon Donation Apple Pay or Credit Card one-time donation PayPal one-time donation Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle NosillaCast 20th Anniversary Shirts Referral Links: Setapp - 1 month free for you and me PETLIBRO - 30% off for you and me Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me Backblaze - One free month for me and you Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you. PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

    Important, Not Important
    The biggest discount we'll ever run

    Important, Not Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 2:37


    Hi! It's Quinn. We have huge plans for 2026, and we need your help. So we're running the biggest discount on an Important Membership that we've ever run, and will ever run, probably.Right now it's $30/year. On January 1st, it'll be $50/year, and it's never going back.So right now you can go to ImportantMembership.com and lock in $30/year forever, and we'll all be in a better place. You even get a free 30 day trial. Huzzah.Here's a fun fact: 95% of people who joined are still Members. That's crazy. You will not regret it, and you even get stickers.Members pay -- directly -- for our people, our software, our data, and when we can afford it -- which we really need to be able to afford more often -- marketing and advertising to get our work and the app in front of like 100 times more people. You get bonus episodes from both of our podcasts, everything we make, like Life Finds A Way and The Science of Fiction, and all of it ad-free, and a place to track and share your actions with thousands of other people in What Can I Do? It's so great.So that's it -- the price is going to basically double on January 1st, but you can lock in a Membership right now at $30/year, with a 30 day free trial. Go to ImportantMembership.com right now, we take Apple Pay, it takes 10 seconds. Thank you.

    Bookish Flights
    The Niche Between: Teaching, Writing Lower YA, & a Debut Novel with Connie Richardson (E188)

    Bookish Flights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 43:44


    Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Connie Richardson. Connie is the debut author of Rapid City Summer. She teaches middle school English and Language Arts in the Chicago suburbs. She has published articles, short stories, and blog posts for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Scribbler. Additionally, Connie is a former graduate and current mentor in author Mary Adkin's MFA-alternate program, The Book Incubator. When she is not teaching or writing, she enjoys fly-fishing out west, running, coaching cross-country and track & field, and cooking for her family and friends. This episode with Connie is so much fun, and her energy and passion for reading shine through the entire conversation. We talk about big life moments, the joy of finally seeing a debut novel out in the world, and what it means to fall in love with stories that open doors to new experiences. Episode Highlights:Writing for the space between middle grade and YA, which Connie calls lower YA.Her work as an ELA teacher and her school's participation in a One Book, One School program that brings authors directly to studentsHow Rapid City Summer is set in South Dakota and centers around the niche topic of fly fishingWhy Connie loves writing and reading niche topics that readers may never experience firsthandA book flight featuring middle grade and YA novels that readers of all ages can connect toConnect with Connie:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay CurrieSlider by Peter HautmanSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsAlone by Megan FreemanCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingIt's Not Summer Without You by Jenny HanBook FlightThe Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny HanThe Canyon's Edge by Dusti BowlingThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

    A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.
    233. House of Earth and Blood- Revisited! "Let's do something with this potential!"

    A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 77:32


    ACOFAE Podcast Presents: House of Earth and Blood- Revisited! "Let's do something with this potential!" Happy Fifth Birthday, ACOFAE! FIVE YEARS! Can you believe it!? Laura Marie and Jessica Marie thought there was no better way to celebrate this anniversary than by reexamining the book that started the pod -- literally. House of Earth and Blood is a force. She's thick, she's complicated, and she's one of the loves of ACOFAE's lives. A story that is many things, but in this book the story is about friendship. Danika and Bryce. There's so much so say. Laura Marie hasn't touched this book since 2020 and is surprised at what a reread brings out and Jessica Marie has opinions. Rounding out the convo is a discussion about fan fiction and fan theories and how those can help or hinder the canon plots, and how fan fiction will always be there for us when we need it. Light it up. TW / CW: None to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The worlds Sarah J. Maas has created, including the Crescent City sseries (House of Earth and Blood, House of Sky and Breath, House of Flame and Shadow), ACOSF (A Court of Silver Flames), Throne of Glass Mentions: Veronica Speedwell, The Cruel Prince, Shatter Me *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?) (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura (https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/

    Red Sneaker Writers
    High-Tech Thrillers with Janet Yeager

    Red Sneaker Writers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 43:39 Transcription Available


    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Janet Yeager, author of the high-tech thriller, Two Birds, One Stone. 0:00 Opening ThoughtsHow Writers Prep for the Holidays4:51 News1) Amazon Offers Free AI Foreign-Language Translations2) Grammerly Becomes Superhuman with AI Assistant15:26 Craft CornerOur panel of experts discuss the use of Amazon and AI by Writers19:57 Interview with Janet Yeager40:18 Parting WordsThe WriterCon Cruise worked for Janet Yeager. Could it do the same for you? We're leaving from Ft Lauderdale for an eight-day cruise through the Eastern Caribbean, beautiful tropical vistas combines with over twenty hours of writing instruction, plus an onboard agent who will happily talk to every participant. Don't miss out. Plan now to be with us March 7-15. Visit the WriterCon website for more info.Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

    New Books Network
    David Elias, "Into the D-Ark" (Radiant Press, 2025)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 54:50


    In this NBN episode, NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with acclaimed Manitoba author David Elias about his new novel, Into the D/Ark (Radiant Press, 2025).  Rose Martens struggles with the aftermath of a terrible fire that has left her sons, Jake and Isaac, horribly disfigured. The boys have gone to live in an abandoned house they've named Bachelor's Paradise, where they spend all their time watching American network television. Their father Clarence works day and night in his blacksmith shop, producing bizarre metallic creations no one can make any sense of. Martha Wiebe returns to the stifling conformity of the valley to discover that her brother Abe, a preacher, has abandoned his congregation to devote himself to the construction of “The Ark”, a massive and mysterious edifice whose purpose he will not divulge. When the first major snowstorm of the year roars into the valley, it unleashes a chain of bizarre events that the valley may never recover from. About David Elias: David Elias is the author of seven books, most recently The Truth about the Barn: A Voyage of Discovery and Contemplation, published by Great Plains Publications. It was featured in the Winnipeg Free Press as one of the top titles for 2020. His most recent work of fiction is an historical novel, Elizabeth of Bohemia: A Novel about Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen. It was published in 2019 by ECW Press, and was a finalist for The Margaret Lawrence Award for Fiction at The Manitoba Book Awards. His previous works have been up for numerous awards including the McNally Robinson Book of the Year, the Amazon First Novel Award, and The Journey Prize. His short stories, novel excerpts, and poetry have appeared in literary magazines and anthologies across the country, and in addition to writing he spends time as a mentor, creative writing instructor, and editor. He lives in Winnipeg, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

    New Books in Literature
    David Elias, "Into the D-Ark" (Radiant Press, 2025)

    New Books in Literature

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 54:50


    In this NBN episode, NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with acclaimed Manitoba author David Elias about his new novel, Into the D/Ark (Radiant Press, 2025).  Rose Martens struggles with the aftermath of a terrible fire that has left her sons, Jake and Isaac, horribly disfigured. The boys have gone to live in an abandoned house they've named Bachelor's Paradise, where they spend all their time watching American network television. Their father Clarence works day and night in his blacksmith shop, producing bizarre metallic creations no one can make any sense of. Martha Wiebe returns to the stifling conformity of the valley to discover that her brother Abe, a preacher, has abandoned his congregation to devote himself to the construction of “The Ark”, a massive and mysterious edifice whose purpose he will not divulge. When the first major snowstorm of the year roars into the valley, it unleashes a chain of bizarre events that the valley may never recover from. About David Elias: David Elias is the author of seven books, most recently The Truth about the Barn: A Voyage of Discovery and Contemplation, published by Great Plains Publications. It was featured in the Winnipeg Free Press as one of the top titles for 2020. His most recent work of fiction is an historical novel, Elizabeth of Bohemia: A Novel about Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen. It was published in 2019 by ECW Press, and was a finalist for The Margaret Lawrence Award for Fiction at The Manitoba Book Awards. His previous works have been up for numerous awards including the McNally Robinson Book of the Year, the Amazon First Novel Award, and The Journey Prize. His short stories, novel excerpts, and poetry have appeared in literary magazines and anthologies across the country, and in addition to writing he spends time as a mentor, creative writing instructor, and editor. He lives in Winnipeg, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

    Théâtre et compagnie
    Concert-fiction : Blanche-Neige & sortilèges

    Théâtre et compagnie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 78:01


    durée : 01:18:01 - Fictions / Théâtre et Cie - Du rêve fait par une reine, en cousant, naît Blanche-Neige, "aussi blanche que la neige, aussi rouge que le sang, aussi noire de cheveux que l'ébène". Pour cette version du conte en concert fiction, trois couleurs, une poignée de sortilèges, et mille mélodies ! - réalisation : Cédric Aussir

    The Bleeders: about book writing & publishing
    Building a Book Like a Startup: Ali Kriegsman's Playbook for Self-Publishing Success

    The Bleeders: about book writing & publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 52:58 Transcription Available


    Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcomeToday's guest is author and entrepreneur Ali Kriegsman, joining The Bleeders to talk candidly about her path through traditional publishing, burnout, rejection—and ultimately choosing to self-publish her debut novel "The Raise" on her own terms.In this episode, Ali breaks down what it really took to launch a book without a traditional publisher: owning 100% of her rights, deciding not to invest in PR, building a highly visual TikTok-driven campaign, and treating herself as the CEO of her own book launch—and it WORKED. Ali even earned the Reese's Book Club stamp of approval!Ali opens up about the ego hit of not selling her novel on submission, the mindset shift required to embrace self-publishing, and how redefining success helped her rebuild confidence in her creative work. We also dig into the realities of book marketing, the trade-offs between traditional and self-publishing, genre confusion, rights ownership, audiobook decisions, and why writers have to decide what they're optimizing for—whether that's bestseller lists, longevity, or adaptation potential.Subscribe to Ali's Substack New Motives, follow her on Instagram @alikriegs, and buy your copy of The Raise on Bookshop.org, Amazon, or wherever books are sold!The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Instagram @courtneykocak and Bluesky @courtneykocak.bsky.social. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.Courtney is teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in:How to Make 2026 Your Best Writing Year Yet: Manifest Your Writing Goals: https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-make-2026-your-best-writing-year-yet-manifest-your-writing-goals-zoom-seminar-with-courtney-kocakNew Year's Newsletter & Pitch Party Extravaganza (use code BLEEDERS for $100 off): https://www.courtneykocak.com/store/new-years-newsletter-pitch-party-extravaganza-2026How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-build-a-platform-for-writers-who-shudder-at-the-thought-zoom-seminarStart a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network and Business: https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-a-newsletter-to-supercharge-your-platform-network-business-zoom-seminarLand Big Bylines by Writing for Columns: https://writingworkshops.com/products/land-big-bylines-by-writing-for-columns-zoom-seminarSo You Want to Start a Podcast?: https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-podcast-workshop-courtney-kocakEdit & Elevate: Revision Intensive: https://writingworkshops.com/products/edit-elevate-revision-intensive-zoom-seminar-with-courtney-kocak

    Théâtre
    Concert-fiction : Blanche-Neige & sortilèges

    Théâtre

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 78:01


    durée : 01:18:01 - Fictions / Théâtre et Cie - Du rêve fait par une reine, en cousant, naît Blanche-Neige, "aussi blanche que la neige, aussi rouge que le sang, aussi noire de cheveux que l'ébène". Pour cette version du conte en concert fiction, trois couleurs, une poignée de sortilèges, et mille mélodies ! - réalisation : Cédric Aussir

    The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
    The Skeptics Guide #1067 - Dec 20 2025

    The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025


    News Items: Animals Adapting to Humans, Pig Organ Transplants, Japan Plans to Beam Energy from Space, Ant Yogurt, First Evidence of Fire Making; Your Questions and E-mails: Mercury in Fish, Compounding Pharmacies; From TikTok: Inventor of the Diesel Engine; Science or Fiction

    What if it's True Podcast
    Archive 236 Paranormal

    What if it's True Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 33:01 Transcription Available


    Archive 236 ParanormalJoin my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

    Doctor Warrick
    EP417: Cholesterol—Separating Fats from Fiction

    Doctor Warrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 12:55


    Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I'm a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. In this episode, Dr Warrick Bishop explains the real role of cholesterol in the body and why simple labels like “good” and “bad” cholesterol don't tell the whole story. He breaks down LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and Lipoprotein(a), highlighting how each contributes to understanding cardiovascular risk.

    Louisiana Anthology Podcast
    657. Scott Tilton, Part 1.

    Louisiana Anthology Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025


    657. Part 1 of our conversation with Scott Tilton. Scott is the Co-Founder and Director of the Nous Foundation, a platform for exchange between Louisiana and the French-speaking world. He lived the past several years in Paris where he worked as a consultant at Ernst & Young France on projects for the European Union, the UN, and the French Government. While in Paris, Scott launched and spearheaded an initiative that saw Louisiana become the first U.S. state to join the International Organization of the Francophonie (La Francophonie). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. This week in Louisiana history. December 20, 1803. United States Commissioners W.C.C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson formally receive possession of Louisiana for the United States for $15,000,000. This week in New Orleans history. On December 20, 1803, the American flag flew over Louisiana for the first time as part of the Louisiana Purchase. This week in Louisiana. Kenner's Magical Christmas Village Heritage Park in Rivertown 2015 Fourth Street Kenner, LA 70062 www.kenner.la.us/486/Kenners-Magical-Christmas-Village Phone: 504-468-7240 Join us at the city of Kenner's Magical Christmas Village, where you can enjoy lights, snow, music, food, arts, crafts, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Don't miss out on exciting vendors and entertainment! Admission: Free Dates: This event is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday & Saturday. December 1-31, 2024, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Postcards from Louisiana. David Middleton. "The Shepherd: A Christmas Play."  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

    Creepy
    Journal of Jill Danvers- Hilltop Vista Resident & The Second Wife

    Creepy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 47:40


    Journal of Jill Danvers- Hilltop Vista Resident***Written by: Jason P Burnham and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee  ***The Second Wife***Written by: Livia E. De Souza and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Ben Maller Show
    Hour 4 - Something Smells Fishy

    The Ben Maller Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 42:30 Transcription Available


    Ben Maller talks about Tua Tagovailoa's comments on his Dolphins benching being "out of his control," Dolphins backup QB Zach Wilson being frustrated and confused about why he isn't starting, outrage over Browns QB Shedeur Sanders getting Pro Bowl love, Fact or Fiction, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What if it's True Podcast
    Archive 235 Paranormal

    What if it's True Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 26:55 Transcription Available


    Archive 235 ParanormalJoin my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

    FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
    Fantasy Football Takeaways: Fact or Fiction + Week 16 Waiver Wire & Trade Advice | Out of Bounds (Ep. 1902)

    FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 45:40 Transcription Available


    Join Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Scott Bogman LIVE on Twitch every Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM ET at twitch.tv/fantasypros. The guys discuss everything happening in the football world, both in fantasy and in reality, while having some fun along the way! Put your bad day behind you with a new episode of "Out of Bounds," where Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh and Scott Bogman share their top fantasy football Week 15 takeaways!Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Golden Toilet Trophy Giveaway - 0:00:21Questions and Asses - 0:03:08Question and Asses: Thoughts on Chiefs after Patrick Mahomes' injury? - 0:03:33Questions and Asses: Thoughts on the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl potential after Micah Parsons' injury? - 0:10:40Questions and Asses: James Cook was a solid draft pick. - 0:15:05Questions and Asses: Myles Garrett is only 1 sack away from record. - 0:16:06Bogman's takeaway: JJ McCarthy is starting to work, just not with Justin Jefferson - 0:17:13Welsh's takeaway: Colts are EXACTLY what we thought they were - 0:19:55Joe's takeaway: Joe Burrow comments and then that performance... - 0:21:54Joe's moment: Van Noy interception toss to Gillman - 0:27:09Bogman's moment: DJ Moore snatching the ball away from two defenders for a TD - 0:27:23Welsh's moment: DBro’s tweet about Travis Etienne - 0:28:04Chat Q: Can we trust Drake London if he's back this week? - 0:28:43Fact or Fictions - 0:29:21FP Discord - 0:34:333-1-1 Contest standings - 0:35:09Welsh's 311 Picks: Brock Purdy vs IND, De’Von Achane vs CIN, Nico Collins vs LV - 0:35:42Bogman's 311 Picks: Tua Tagovailoa vs CIN, Bijan Robinson @ AZ, Ja’Marr Chase @ MIA - 0:37:39Joe's 311 Picks: Dak Prescott v LAC, James Cook @ CLE, Michael Wilson v ATL - 0:38:34Fact or Fiction: Travis Kelce retires in the off-season. - 0:39:06What was on the radio the last time the NY Jets were in the playoffs? - 0:41:24BP 1 Month Free Premium Offer - 0:44:15Outro - 0:44:43 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA). My Playbook - Sync your league instantly to My Playbook to get custom advice on how to manage your team throughout the season. See your league’s top available players, power rankings, and more for free! Check the “Are They Playing” tool each week to get the latest game-day availability odds for all injured players. If you’re premium – you unlock all kinds of helpful waiver, trade, lineup and league analysis tools. You can even auto-start your team’s optimal lineup each week with Auto-Pilot. Sync your league and dominate every week of the season with My Playbook at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the FantasyPros App Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.